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Patent GB-2308522-A (GB)
Title: Redialling method
Inventor: KIM IK-HYUN
IPC: H04M1/27485
Filed: 1995-12-20
Abstract: In a redialling method in a communication apparatus, the number for respective digits input at a dialling time and the wait time between the respective digits are counted to then be sequentially stored and then the stored number is redialled according to the time interval input in the unit of digits when a redial key is input. The dial key number input at inputting time and dial key input time are stored in a memory and then a redialling operation is done in the same time interval as that for dialling time, when a redial key is input. Therefore, since redialling operation is performed in various kinds of information service telephones or key phones, cumbersome key manipulation can be simplified.
Patent GB-2309947-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle suspension
Inventor: BAILEY TIMOTHY PETER
IPC: B60G15/07
Filed: 1996-02-08
Abstract: A vehicle suspension comprises a wheel mounting member 10 and an upwardly extending strut 34, such as a MacPherson strut. The strut 34 has a lower end 35 connected to the wheel mounting member 10 and an upper end connected, in use, to a body or chassis of the vehicle. The connection between the wheel mounting member 10 and the strut 34 comprises a tapered surface 86 on the strut 34 which locates a complementary shaped tapered surface 80 on the wheel mounting member 10 so as to position the strut 34 and wheel mounting member 10 correctly relative to each other. A screw-threaded fastener arrangement 96, 98 at the bottom of the strut 34 holds the located strut 34 and wheel mounting member 10 together.
Patent GB-2298359-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for washing waste bins
Inventor: EVANS CLIFFORD JOHN
IPC: B65F7/00
Filed: 1996-02-26
Abstract: An apparatus for washing waste bins and other containers includes a wash water catch tank 14, at least one jet wash device 24 mounted over the catch tank, at least one filter tank 20, a rinse water tank 25, and a waste water tank 28. There is a container handling device 10 for lifting and partially inverting a container to a position with its mouth over the catch tank and with the jet wash device directed into the container. A control means directs wash water from the filter tank to the wash jet device during washing and rinse water from the rinse water tank during rinsing. Wash water is returned to the filter tank, but some is diverted to the waste tank in each cycle. A particle filter 18 may be provided at the outlet of the catch tank together with a pump 19 for drawing water through said filter and valve for draining the filter into the waste tank. A number of manual drain valves may be provided on the tanks. The filter tank may include means to back flush a filter in the filter tank. The device may be mounted on a vehicle.
Patent GB-2311374-A (GB)
Title: Tape measure with scale rule markings
Inventor: BAKER ANDREW
IPC: G01B3/02
Filed: 1996-03-18
Abstract: A tape measure includes on one side of the measuring blade imperial and metric graduations and on the other side scales of a scale rule.
Patent GB-2301796-A (GB)
Title: Welding method for joining thermoplastic polymer sheets
Inventor: RAU STEVEN EDWARD
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 1996-06-04
Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for welding in edge to edge formation, thermoplastic polymer sheets, especially sheets of PTFE or other fluoropolymenrs for use in lining process vessels. The sheets are edge butted and a heating element is applied over substantially the whole of the join and is subjected to a pressure equal to atmospheric, so that an even pressure is applied over the whole join whilst the heating element is heated so as to melt weld the edges together. In the embodiment the join and the heating element are enveloped by a flexible member 22, adhered by a removable adhesive 31 either side of the join [and across its ends]. The member is then evacuated via means 51 to create a vacuum so that atmospheric pressure is acting upon the heating element along the whole length of the join. The welded joins produced by this method have an efficiency of at least 50% of virgin elongation and at least 80% of tensile strength.
Patent GB-2302327-A (GB)
Title: Nested cup dispensing tube
Inventor: WAYMAN WALTER HENRY
IPC: A47F1/08
Filed: 1996-06-14
Abstract: A tube 1 for dispensing successive cups 4 from a nested stack 3 comprises bristles 7 for removably supporting the lowermost cup 4a of the stack. The support means is spaced from an outlet 9 and the outlet is dimensioned so that only the base region of the lowermost cup can be grasped by the user. A modified outlet (6') is shown in fig 2. Collar (21) is fitted to prevent insertion of fingers into gap (g).
Patent GB-2314500-A (GB)
Title: Multi-functional roasting receptacle
Inventor: WANG CHUNG-CHE
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 1996-06-27
Abstract: A multi-functional roasting receptacle includes a base member, a planar roasting member (31 ) and a cover (4) . The base member (2) includes a bottom (201) and a surrounding wall (202). The bottom (201) has a central hole (21) as a heat inlet, a rim (211) which extends upwardly from the bottom (201) around the central hole (21), and a containing region (20) between the rim (211) and the surrounding wall (202). The surrounding wall (202) has a top end (22), a first shoulder (223) below the top end (22), and a second shoulder (226) between the first shoulder (223) and the top end (22). The planar roasting member (31 ) has a peripheral end to be seated against the first shoulder (223). The cover (4) has a lower edge (42) to rest on the second shoulder (226).
Patent GB-2304971-A (GB)
Title: Multiple focus optical pickup system
Inventor: CHOI YANG-OH
IPC: G11B7/135
Filed: 1996-08-30
Abstract: An optical device has rings of triangular cross-section that cause the device to function as a lens with multiple different focal lengths. The rings are divided into two 211, 213 or more sets having different ring height and width to give the different focal lengths. The device is used in an optical pickup to read from thick and thin disks (212, 214, figure 4) or a number of disks loaded in a tray.
Patent GB-2303535-A (GB)
Title: Body mountable carrier
Inventor: FLOWERS DANNY J
IPC: A45F5/02
Filed: 1995-06-16
Abstract: A body mountable carrier (10) for carrying a detachable device such as a portable phone, tool, or appliance. The carrier has a firm mounting panel (12) to which is attached an elastic strap (14). The panel and the strap are joined together with mating interlocking fastening materials (34) and can be mounted on an arm with one hand or on a leg. The panel provides a back plane (24) for attachment of the detachable device.
Patent GB-2308323-A (GB)
Title: Relative positioning machine
Inventor: ARAI DAI
IPC: B23Q1/54
Filed: 1996-12-17
Abstract: The machine has a first panel 12 supporting a spindle 11 thereon, a second panel 14 supporting a workpiece W, first through fourth support mechanisms 16a, 16b, 18a, 18b by which the first and second panels 12, 14 are tiltably supported for angular movement about X1, X2, Y1, and Y2 axes, and first through fourth actuator mechanisms 20a, 20b, 22a, 22b for individually tilting the first and second panels 12, 14 about the X1, X2, Y1 and Y2 axes. The spindle 11 and workpiece W can quickly and easily be positioned relatively to each other to allow the machining tool to machine the workpiece at various areas at various angles on the workpiece.
Patent GB-2305683-A (GB)
Title: Method of abandoning a well
Inventor: HEAD PHILIP
IPC: E21B29/00
Filed: 1994-06-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of abandoning a well which has ceased to provide economic use. The method includes the steps of perforating all the well conduits (except the outermost conduit) at the point the well is to be abandoned; purging the fluid from the annular channels between the conduits up the central channel by applying a gaseous medium, such as nitrogen, at A; and sealing the channels e.g. with cement. The perforated conduits can then be cut above the cement plug and removed.
Patent GB-2325893-A (GB)
Title: Folder or ring binder made from separate differently coloured panels
Inventor: BROWN SIMON
IPC: B42F13/00
Filed: 1997-05-29
Abstract: The folder is formed from three separate, differently coloured plastic blanks. The blanks are attached together by slits 17 (Fig 1) and (23,Fig 2) co-operating with tongues (29, Fig 3). The ring binder has separate cover panels 40,41 (Fig 4) with tongues 43 co-operating with slits 51 in a spine panel 42.
Patent GB-2328367-A (GB)
Title: Display unit with concealed column
Inventor: MCLOUGHLIN PAUL KERRY
IPC: A47F5/06
Filed: 1997-08-19
Abstract: A display unit comprises a single column 10, free-standing or wall mounted, which adjustably supports bars 22 in aligned apertures 12. One or more panels 16 conceal the column and bars, being mounted to the column via headed screws 17 engaging in keyhole slots 14,15. The ends of the bars protrude beyond the panels to allow attachment of brackets (25,28 - Fig 5) which support rails or shelves (29-31 - Fig 5) in cantilever fashion.
Patent GB-2329969-A (GB)
Title: Checking wiring connections
Inventor: FREIWIRTH RUDOLPH JONATHAN
IPC: G01R31/04
Filed: 1997-10-01
Abstract: Connections made between two wiring or optical fibre connection blocks in a wiring harness or loom are identified during manufacture. An LED or other source of illumination 60 is used to illuminate the pin or socket 51 into which a wire 6 from a first wired up connection block 3 is to be inserted. The user is directed visually to the correct socket, thus avoiding errors when the location from a separate display has to be translated to the identity of the pin or socket in the connector block itself. In a preferred embodiment, the wire 6 from the first connector block 3 is earthed 71 to provide a current flow which is detected via a parallel to serial convertor by a microprocessor 70. This establishes the identity of the pin or socket in the second connector block 5 to which that wire is to be connected and illuminates the correct LED via a serial to parallel convertor. The use of parallel to serial convertors and serial to parallel convertors enables the number of pin/socket positions which can be monitored/identified to be increased for a given number of pins on the microprocessor by adding further convertors in parallel.
Patent GB-2330081-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball collecting device
Inventor: JONES EIFION REES
IPC: A63B47/02
Filed: 1998-04-28
Abstract: The device comprises a tube 10 with a inner sleeve 12 having resilient prongs 14 for engaging a golf ball and an annular slidable sleeve 18 which projects below the prongs to initially trap the ball. The slidable sleeve keeps the tube and ball in alignment during use. The collected balls are stacked inside the tube 10 for subsequent removal at the tube's other end. Additional tubes may be provided to store balls once they overflow the first tube (Figure 6).
Patent GB-2327025-A (GB)
Title: Scan-frequency-dependent drive signal amplitude in a horizontal deflection circuit for a multi-mode monitor
Inventor: MOON MYUNG-JIN
IPC: G09G1/04
Filed: 1998-05-08
Abstract: A horizontal deflection circuit for a multi-mode monitor includes an oscillating section 100 for receiving an externally-supplied horizontal sync signal and for generating an oscillating signal. A horizontal driving section 200 is provided for amplifying the oscillating signal in accordance with an amplitude of the externally-supplied voltage source Vcc and for generating a driving signal. A microprocessor 300 is arranged to determine the mode in accordance with the frequency of the externally-supplied horizontal sync signal and for outputting a control signal CS to control the amplitude of the driving signal in accordance with the determined mode. A driving signal controlling section 400 is connected to an output terminal of the microprocessor 300 for determining the amplitude of the driving signal in accordance with the control signal. A horizontal output section 500 is arranged to be switched on and off to generate a horizontal deflection signal of sawtooth waveform, and to supply the generated horizontal deflection signal to a horizontal deflection coil HDY.
Patent GB-2338808-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor memory
Inventor: ALBON RICHARD
IPC: G11C17/12
Filed: 1998-06-23
Abstract: A semiconductor memory, for example of the ROM type, comprises columns of memory cells 40-43 with a bitline bl<0>, bl<15> for each column connected to the cells of the column. The bitlines bl<O>, bl<15> are connected via multiplexers 45, 46 to the input (pbll) of a sense amplifier (60-80 Fig.4). Before column selection, the bitlines bl<0>, bl<15> are held uncharged. When a column is selected, its bitline is connected to a charging voltage by a pull up transistor 52.
Patent GB-2343354-A (GB)
Title: Garden waste catcher
Inventor: AL-ALI SALAH ABDULLAH
IPC: A01G1/12
Filed: 1998-11-03
Abstract: A garden waste catcher comprises a container with a handle such that the container may be placed above head hight to catch debris such as trimmings from the top of a hedge which is out of normal reach.
Patent GB-2346754-A (GB)
Title: Time compression and aspect ratio conversion of panoramic images and display thereof
Inventor: DOWNS ROGER COLSTON
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 1999-01-26
Abstract: A time switch permits the display or recording, via a conventional display or recording format, of video frames deriving from a source that generates signals having line information of a length differing from that associated with the conventional format. In a particular embodiment, each element of an array of panoramic imagers (fig. 2) provides luminance information of a conventional line length. The luminance information is then combined to form time-continuous lines having non-standard length. The information is then punctuated with appropriate frame and line sync information to provide a composite video signal (VBS or CVBS). In order to display the panoramic image on a conventional display the aspect ratio of the image is changed, 12, 13, 14, and the line length of the image data is reduced by time compression, L4. Time compression is achieved by reading the data into buffer store prior to display, then reading it out at a higher rate when the image is to be displayed. Alternatively the data could be sampled at a rate consistent with achieving the same end. The image 14 may then be displayed on a conventional display means such as a CRT, LCD, plasma display or a projection screen. Images individual imagers may be displayed, simultaneously with the panoramic image, at different scales or aspect ratios (88, 89 of fig.9). Transfer from video to IMAX film for subsequent projection is discussed.
Patent GB-2334364-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for displaying backlight consumption time for lcd monitor
Inventor: IL-JINJUN
IPC: G09G3/20
Filed: 1999-02-17
Abstract: A backlight consumption time display method and apparatus for an LCD monitor is disclosed. A backlight consumption time stored in a memory storage unit 102 with a preset backlight maximum consumption time is periodically compared. A backlight replacement instruction message is displayed on the screen when a backlight consumption time exceeds the maximum consumption time and, after the backlight replacement, the backlight consumption time stored in the memory storage unit 102 is reset using a reset key in the key input unit 100. A timer is operated when a backlight driving control signal is turned on, a backlight consumption time preset in a memory storage unit 102 is counted and the counted value is stored in a memory storage unit 102.
Patent GB-2334718-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystalline 1,4-bis(phenylethynyl)benzene compounds & compositions thereof, & phenylacetylene precursors therefor
Inventor: SEKINE CHIZU
IPC: C07C255/54
Filed: 1999-02-25
Abstract: Phenylacetylene compounds of formula (2): [wherein A<SP>1</SP> to A<SP>12</SP> each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, or an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and at least one is an alkyl group; R<SP>1</SP> and R<SP>2</SP> each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a cyano group, a 4-R<SP>3</SP>-(cycloalykyl) group, a 4-R<SP>3</SP>-(cycloalkenyl) group, or a R<SP>4</SP>-(O) group (where R<SP>3</SP> represents a hydrogen atom, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms which may be substituted by fluorine, a linear or branched alkenyl group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms which may be substituted by fluorine, or a linear or branched alkynyl group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms which may be substituted by a fluorine atom; and R<SP>4</SP>represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms which may be substituted by a fluorine atom, a linear or branched alkenyl group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms which may be substituted by a fluorine atom, or a linear or branched alkynyl group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms which may be substituted by a fluorine atom; and q represents 0 or 1)] have a large anisotropy of refractive index, are compatible with other liquid crystals and are stable to light. Liquid crystal compositions containing such compounds may be used in liquid crystal elements, such as optical shutters and display elements. Compounds of formula (2) are claimed per se (subject to exclusions set out in claim 1). Compounds of formula (IM-1): and of formula (IM-3): [wherein x represents I, Br or OSO 2 CF 3 ] are also claimed per se.
Patent GB-2336797-A (GB)
Title: Blade carrier for a utility knife
Inventor: OWENS ROBERT L
IPC: B26B5/00
Filed: 1999-04-06
Abstract: The handle of a knife such as a utility knife or box cutter knife has a blade carrier 20 having a planar blade support 26, parallel flanges 28,30 and laterally projecting tabs 32,34 for securing the blade in position on the carrier. The blade carrier provides improved retention of a knife blade 22 under torsional loads applied to the blade through the use of two or more longitudinally spaced retention tabs 62,63 that capture both forward and reaward portions of the blade.
Patent GB-2349039-A (GB)
Title: A busy line display
Inventor: NAKAMURA YOSHINORI
IPC: H04M3/62
Filed: 1999-04-13
Abstract: The display device 2 is connected to a plurality of telephone lines which are divided into groups and their status is displayed on a plurality of display pages. Pages are displayed on a plasma display 24 which indicates which of the lines are busy. The pages may be switched by pressing the former page button 25-2 and the latter page button 25-3. A busy line display selecting button 25-1 is also provided which when operated generates a busy line display. The busy line display shows all of the busy lines on a single page.
Patent GB-2337590-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for calibration of temperature sensors
Inventor: SANDM L ERIC
IPC: G01K15/00
Filed: 1998-07-17
Abstract: There are provided an apparatus for temperature calibration of temperature sensors, and a liner for use in such an apparatus, wherein the liner (9) is adapted to he placed in a cavity (5) in a dry block (1) in the apparatus, and is arranged to receive at least one sensor (13 resp. 14) to be calibrated. The liner has a cavity (10) which is adapted to receive a heat transferring liquid (11) and one or more sensors (13, 14) in the liquid-filled cavity (10). The liner preferably constitutes a container having an open end which is provided with a cap (12) for closing of the container.
Patent GB-2340432-A (GB)
Title: Foam panel produced without facers
Inventor: ROCHEFORT MALCOLM
IPC: B32B27/26
Filed: 1999-07-16
Abstract: An insulated foam board is manufactured by leading a first facing 1 from a reel and laying down liquid foam reactants. A second facing 2 from a supply reel is laid over the reactants forming a sandwich. The foam is expanded in an oven 12 and the board is cut to a desired length. One or both facings 21, 22 are removed and re-wound onto a reels 24, 25 for re-use. A coating in the form of a metallised paint is applied 30, 35 in-line to one or both faces of the foam core 23, after removal of the facings 21, 22. The painted boards have enhanced heat insulation properties.
Patent GB-2341635-A (GB)
Title: Covering panel for vehicle rear lid lock part
Inventor: POLIC MARKO
IPC: E05B77/34
Filed: 1999-09-10
Abstract: A rear lid <B>3</B> of a passenger vehicle mounts a lid-side lock part <B>6</B> which engages another lock part <B>8</B>. The lock part <B>6</B> projects through a covering panel <B>1</B> which protects the lock components against the accumulation of dirt. To accommodate transverse adjustment of the lock part <B>6</B> the panel <B>1</B> has an opening <B>9</B> which is overlapped by a frame <B>14</B> mounted for transverse sliding movement thereon and the frame <B>14</B> has an opening <B>17</B> which closely receives the projecting lock part <B>6</B>. Transverse adjustment of the lock part <B>6</B> causes transverse movement of the associated frame <B>14</B> relative to the panel <B>1</B> but the frame <B>14</B> is large enough for the panel opening <B>9</B> to remain covered.
Patent GB-2342107-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling a hydrocarbons production well of the gushing type
Inventor: LEMETAYER PIERRE
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 1999-09-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling an activated liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons production well (1), the well comprising a production column (2) fitted with a variable-aperture outlet choke (9), the method being characterized in that it comprises a start-up phase which consists in performing the following series of steps:<BR> ```- a step of initiating the production of hydrocarbons,<BR> ```- a step of ramping up to production speed<BR> following by a production phase, during which phases the outlet choke (9) is operated in such a way as to maintain the stability of the produced-hydrocarbons flow rate and limit the demands placed on the equipment. The invention finds its application in the exploitation of oil wells on- and offshore.
Patent GB-2342628-A (GB)
Title: Electric device protecting structure
Inventor: MATSUI HIDEYUKI
IPC: H05K5/06
Filed: 1999-10-12
Abstract: For protecting a sensitive electric device 20, a motor vehicle is constructed to have an electric device protecting structure 100 associated with a dash panel 11 to which a cowl box 14 is connected. A watertight case 18 contains the electric device 20 and is installed in the cowl box 14. A passage structure (27C,32A) is provided to establish air flow communication between the interior of the case 18 and the interior of the passenger rooms 13 of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2344084-A (GB)
Title: Energy absorbing type electric power steering system
Inventor: HIBINO TADASHI
IPC: B62D1/19
Filed: 1999-11-23
Abstract: An energy absorbing type electric power steering system comprises, a first steering shaft (11) having a steering wheel (25) attached to its rear end and power assist mechanism (19) attached to its forward end, an output portion (17) of the first shaft extending from the power assist mechanism, and a second shaft (21) joined to the output portion by a universal joint (23). The output portion (17) has collapsible means (see figure 3) to allow a reduction in length upon an impact. The second steering shaft (21) may also have impact absorbing means (see figure 2). The two impact absorbing means located to the forward side of the power assist mechanism are intended to allow a reduction in length of the steering mechanism without resulting in the power assist mechanism becoming unattached from the vehicle body structure. The energy absorbing means may include a serrated portion along the steering shaft having an incomplete serration (see figures 4 and 5), a ball bearing coming into contact with the crest of a serration (see figures 8 and 9), or part of the steering shaft being of an elliptical formation (see figure 10).
Patent GB-191023573-A (GB)
Abstract: 23,573. Cohoe, W. P. Oct. 11. Drawings to Specification. Metal pipes and tubes; pipes and tubes of special materials.-An acid-proof pipe is made of bakelite or of metal coated with bakelite.